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Chronic sun exposure increases the risk of developing cataracts.

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INSUFFICIENT LEANING
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Is it true that chronic sun exposure increases the risk of developing cataracts?

Unclear. Two sources partially support the claim: a general cataract review lists modifiable risk factors and oxidative stress without naming sunlight, and a 2025 farmer eye-health study states that prolonged sun exposure increases the risk of UV-related eye damage such as cataracts, though only for an agricultural population. No retrieved item settles the claim at full strength.

Verdict: PARTIAL LEAN · 2 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 2
Cataracts.
2023
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MV, C., JC, B., M, N., V, V., & RC, K. (2023). Cataracts.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(22)01839-6

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Eye health in farmers: The impact of environmental and occupational factors.
2025
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Alawneh, A., Fraiwan, M., & Almomani, F. (2025). Eye health in farmers: The impact of environmental and occupational factors.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0337944

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